Pauline vs Tully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pauline

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Christian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,445
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pauly, Lina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Pauline Rank #3,445
Tully Rank #3,933

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 vs #3933 for Tully.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pauline ___

  • Pauline Marie
  • Pauline Anne
  • Pauline Louise
  • Pauline Claire
  • Pauline Grace
  • Pauline Renée

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pauline

Colette Vivienne Claude Adèle Henri

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pauline or Tully more popular?

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 compared to Tully at #3933 in the United States.

What do Pauline and Tully mean?

Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pauline and Tully boy or girl names?

Pauline is primarily a girl name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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